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Friday, March 31, 2017

March Musings 31: The Muse Visits

March swept by in a flurry of transitional weather patterns as I sliced for thirty days. Being preoccupied by the professional development training I facilitated today, I planned a late afternoon slice but plans sometimes do not come to be. Exhausted from a day of constant interaction and brain fired up, I immediately fell into a dreamy state when I returned home.

I am thankful for the TWT Writing Team: Betsy, Beth, Deb, Kathleen, Lanny, Lisa, Melanie, led by Stacey Shubitz, the TWT Welcome Wagon Committee, this community of writers, the opportunity to connect with educators from afar, and the commitment to continue friendships throughout the year. The end of the annual Slice of Life Challenge is here but the writing continues.

I invite you to the debut of my Winter Wonder Gallery that will be unveiled before the strike of midnight. The teaser to the gallery can be accessed here. Within the gallery walls, a story of the wonders of winter unfolds in between poetic expressions, digital inspirations, nature photography, and musical compositions.

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About Me

Carol Varsalona, ELA consultant, has had extensive experience as a director of language arts, a literacy specialist/reading teacher, national/state conference presenter, and a staff developer in multiple Long Island districts and BOCES. In addition, she is a blogger, writer, co-moderator of NYEDChat, a professional learning network (PLN) on Twitter where she communicates with various state PLNs and global educational leaders, and recently appointed Wonder Lead Ambassador for Wonderopolis. She has a Professional Diploma in School District Administration, a CAS in Reading, MS in Developmental Reading, and BA in English Education. Varsalona is a lifelong learner dedicated to energizing and impacting K-12 teaching and literacy learning through the development of thinking skills, integrated technologies, writer’s voice, and professional development opportunities. She is ardent about inviting vigor and engagement into education to redesign the literacy landscape

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